The first Carolers graced the Byers' family dining room table on Christmas in the late 1960's, and they received compliments from all of the relatives. On a tight budget, Joyce Byers knew what to make for presents the following year. A neighbor suggested taking some to a local store, where they sold quickly. The store was part of a federation of Woman's Exchanges and introduced the Carolers to other exchanges around the country. Soon a couple of dozen stores around the country were asking Joyce to supply them with Carolers.

 

Today, the family now oversees a team of 180 artisans in Pennsylvania who handcraft those same creations that started out on the dining room table many years ago. And although the Carolers are sold in thousands of fine gift stores around the world, the company still holds to its starting roots: producing a quality product, at an affordable price, and dedicated to serving its customers and the community in the spirit of Christmas.

"No two Carolers are ever the same.  Our artisans create a unique character and personallity in each figure by using a variety of techniques and materials.  Each crafter leaves a little bit of herself in every figure she touches.  As many as ten people will work on one Caroler.  Consequently, it is almost impossible to find two Carolers that are exactly alike."--Joyce Byers